Proton-M/Briz-M | Blagovest No.11L (Kosmos 2520)

Operated by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center, the Communications mission Proton-M/Briz-M | Blagovest No.11L (Kosmos 2520) delivered its payload into GTO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Proton-M Briz-M
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
81/24 (81P)
Payload
—
Target orbit
GTO
Proton-M/Briz-M | Blagovest No.11L (Kosmos 2520) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2017-08-16T22:07:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Proton-M Briz-M lifts off from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
  2. Max-Q
    Proton-M Briz-M passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in GTO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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